[Libs-Or] History Project for Libraries & Students (2nd Try)

[Jennifer Maurer]

Students and libraries are invited to participate in a project related to the History Channel's multi-part series called America: The Story of Us.  The overview is in the email below, and the specifics are on History's website.
 
Website and Resources:  http://www.history.com/shows/classroom/articles/classroom-whats-new
            PDF for Library Contest:  http://www.history.com/images/media/pdf/History_LibraryContest_FIN.PDF
            PDF for Student Contest: http://www.history.com/images/media/pdf/HistoryStudentContest_FIN.PDF
 
Participating libraries must register, must have their media project or display accessible by April 30th, and will receive a DVD of the series and a related book (while supplies last).
 
Video projects from students must be postmarked no later than May 28th and will be judged in three categories: grades 6-8, grades 9-12, and ages 18-21.  
 
FYI,
Jen 
 
PS: Sorry if you got this announcement twice.  My initial email bounced back to me with a note that the attachments (not included here) made the file too big.
 
Jennifer Maurer
School Library Consultant
Library Development
Oregon State Library
250 Winter Street NE
Salem, OR  97301-3950
503-378-5011
jennifer.maurer at state.or.us
 
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From: Katherine Bowen  On Behalf Of OPPRC
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 5:44 AM
To: OPPRC
Subject: IMLS Encourages Participation in America: The Story of Us Contests
 
Dear Colleague:
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), together with HISTORYTM and the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, invites libraries and students across the United States to flex their creative muscles and share their passion for American history by participating in HISTORYTM's America: The Story of Us contests.  For libraries, the contest entails creating a special exhibit or media project about American history that will strengthen their communities' interest in American history.  Students are asked to create a short video based on any topic related to American history and are encouraged to use the resources of local libraries, historical societies, and archives for information on their own local history or on the American history topic that interests them most.
These contests are exciting opportunities to promote learning about American history and explore our nation's diverse heritage. We are delighted that HISTORYTM is reaching out to the nation's libraries to encourage a community dialogue about America's past.
Please see the attached flyers about each contest and refer to HISTORYTM's website for more information.
Marsha Semmel
Acting Director, IMLS
 
 
 
 
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